Flower-like light reflector for lamps and lighting fixtures



Aug. 7, 1956 H. KRONHAUS 2,758,198 FLOWER-LIKE LIGHT REFLECTOR FOR LAMPS AND LIGHTING FIXTURES Filed March 5, 1956 INVENTOR.

United States Patent Ofice 2,758,198 Patented Aug. 7, 1956 FLOWERJJKE LIGHT REFLECTOR FOR LAMPS AND LIGHTING FIXTURES Henry Kronhaus, Brooklyn, N. Y. Application March 5, 1956, Serial No. 569,355

Claims. (Cl. 240103) This invention relates to light reflectors for lamps and lighting fixtures.

It is an object of the present invention to provide a flower-like light reflector for lamps and lighting fixtures of increased attractiveness.

It is another object of the present invention to provide a flower-like light reflector for lamps and lighting fixtures of the above type wherein the shape and design of the reflector are so arranged that the flower portion becomes a light reflector, creating a three-dimensional effect, the outer leaves overlapping the inside leaves with the space therebetween to permit the reflection of light to break through the leaves.

Other objects of the present invention are to provide a flower-like light reflector for lamps and lighting fixtures bearing the above objects in mind which is of simple construction, has a minimum number of parts, is inexpensive to manufacture and effective in use.

For other objects and for a better understanding of the invention, reference may be had to the following detailed description taken in connection with the accompanying drawing, in which:

Figure 1 is a perspective view of a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 2 is a vertical sectional view thereof;

Fig. 3 is a horizontal sectional view taken along the line 33 of Fig. 2; and

Fig. 4 is a fragmentary exploded perspective view of the parts comprising the invention.

Referring now more in detail to the drawing, represents a hollow, hemispheroidal shell provided with the ornamental teeth 11 around the upper edge thereof, the bottom of the shell 10 having the opening 12 (Fig. 2) which receives downwardly therethrough the usual hollow, externally threaded fixture element 13, substantially as illustrated.

An intermediate hollow, hemispheroidal shell 14 is provided and is adapted to nest within the shell 10, the shell 14 at the bottom thereof having the opening 15 through which extends the fixture element 13. The upper edge of the shell 14 is provided with the inwardly stamped projections 16 angularly spaced apart for a purpose which will hereinafter become clear. A plurality of leaf simulating elements 17 are secured to the outside of the shell 14 at the open upper edge thereof by suitable means, for example the inwardly pressed openings 18 which are stamped within corresponding openings in shell 14 (Fig. 2).

An inner hemispheroidal shell 19 is provided and is adapted to nest within the intermediate shell 14, having a central bottom opening 20 through which passes upwardly the upper end of the externally threaded fixture element 13, the upper end of the element 13 having the enlarged flange 21 which abuts the upper surface of the inner shell 19, the tubular member being maintained in engagement with the shells by means of the lock nut 22 screwed onto the lower end thereof. A conventional lamp socket 23 is mounted on the upper end of the fixture element 13 in the usual manner and positions therewithin the electric lamp 24. The base portion 25 of the fixture (Fig. 1) will be provided with the usual push button switch 26 and tubular standard 27 which receives downwardly therethrough the electrical cord, not shown.

The upper edge of the shell 19 is provided with the inwardly stamped recesses 28 to the inner face of which is secured the inner leaf simulating elements 29, the latter being secured to the recessed portions 28 by means of the stamped openings 30 in a manner similar to the elements 17. The recessed portions 28 are adapted to receive therewithin the projections 26 of the shell 14 whereby to prevent angular displacement of the leaf elements 29 relative to the leaf elements 17.

As shown in Fig. 3, the leaf elements 29 are spaced inwardly from the outer leaf elements 17 and are provided with the spaces 31 intermediate their adjacent edges through which the light from the lamp 24 may be reflected outwardly to create a three-dimensional effect.

It should now be apparent that there has been provided a flower-like light reflector for lamps and lighting fixtures wherein the shape and design of the leaves and bottom cup are so arranged that the flower arrangement becomes a light reflector, the inside leaves so overlapping the outside leaves with the space between the inner and outer leaves so as to permit the reflection of light to break through the leaves, creating a three-dimensional effect. The light reflector may be finished in any color.

While various changes may be made in the detail construction, it shall be understood that such changes shall be within the spirit and scope of the present invention as defined by the appended claims.

Having thus set forth and disclosed the nature of my invention, what is claimed is:

1. A flower-like light reflector for lamps and lighting fixtures comprising an outer hemispheroidal shell, an intermediate hemispheroidal shell nested within said outer shell first leaf elements secure to the outside of said intermediate shell at the upper end thereof simulating the leaves of a flower, an inner hemispheroidal hollow shell nested within said intermediate shell, second leaf elements secured to the inside of said inner shell at the upper end thereof and simulating the leaves of a flower, means for preventing angular displacement of said inner shell relative to said intermediate shell, means for securing said shells together and for mounting a conventional lamp fixture within said inner shell, said inner leaf elements being staggered with respect to said outer leaf elements so as to permit the reflection of light outwardly between their adjacent edges.

2. A flower-like light reflector according to claim I, said means for preventing angular displacement of said inner shell relative to said intermediate shell and thereby said inner leaf simulating elements relative to said outer leaf simulating elements comprising inwardly stamped projections integrally formed in the upper edge of said intermediate shell, and inwardly stamped recessed portions integrally formed in the upper edge of said inner shell receiving said projections therewithin when said shells are in nesting relationship, said second leaf simulating elements being mounted on the inner faces of said inwardly stamped recessed portions.

3. A flower-like light reflector according to claim 2, said first leaf simulating elements being mounted on the outside of said intermediate shell intermediate the inwardly pressed portions thereof.

. 4. A flower-like light reflector according to claim 3, said means for securing said shells together in nesting relationship and for mounting the light fixture therewithin comprising said shells having vertically aligned central bottom openings, an externally threaded fixture 3 7 element passing through said openings, an enlarged flange References Cited in the file of this patent at the upper end of said fixture element, and a lock nut UNITED STATES PATENTS gg f f fg latmp g fif 1,001,843 Gudeman Aug. 29, 1911 g e PPfif 0 Sal 6 men 5 e 5 1,960,562 Webster May 29, 1934 extension cord passlng downwardly therethrough.

5. A flower-like light reflector according to claim 4, FOREIGN PATENTS the upper edge of said outer shell being serrated. 308,625 Great Britain Mar. 22, 1929 

